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Ireland any legislation that may be passed regulating the examination and registration of stallions. The only certificates of soundness granted in New Zealand are for stallions for export to Victoria, which has a system of voluntary registration of stallions. By an agreement made between the Governments of Victoria and New Zealand the certificate of a New Zealand Government Veterinarian is accepted by the Victorian authorities without further examination of the horse. This has been found useful, as it precludes the possibility of a horse shipped from New Zea- • land being rejected on examination in Victoria. I forward herewith copies of the forms used, and of the conditions concerning the examinations. I have, &c, ROBERT STOUT, Administrator of the Government. The Right Hon. the Earl of Crewe, K.G., P.C., Secretary of State for the Colonies.

No. 11. New Zealand, No. 56. My Lord, — Government House, Wellington, 16th June, 1910. With reference to your despatch, No. 41, dated the 4th March, 1910, regarding the regulations under the Convention for the Exchange of Money Orders between France and New Zealand, signed at Paris on the Ist December, 1909, I have the honour to state that the Ministers suggest the Ist January, 1911, as the date on which these regulations may be brought into force. I have, &c, ■ ROBERT STOUT, Administrator of the Government. The Right Hon. the Ear! of Crewe, K.G., P.C., Secretary of State for the Colonies.

No. 12. New Zealand, No. 62. My Lord,— Government House, Wellington, 23rd June, 1910. I have the honour to report that on the 16th June I arrived at Sydney, and left thence by the " Ulimaroa " direct for Wellington, where I landed on the 22nd. I was duly sworn in here the same day, and at once assumed the duties of Governor. The public reception which I met with as His Majesty's representative was of the most loyal character. I have, &c, ISLINGTON, Governor. The Right Hon. the Earl of Crewe, K.G., P.C., &c, Secretary of State for the Colonies.

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No. 13. New Zealand, No. 70. My Lord, Government House, Wellington, Ist July, 1910. I have the honour to transmit herewith addresses passed by the Legislative Council and by members of the House of Representatives on the 28th ultimo, covering an Address to His Most Gracious Majesty the King, lamenting